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Posted by Andy Bate on February 3, 2009 at 11:48 AM
We're here!
One from Martin Mere today, light wasnt the best but a glint of sun came out just as these three crashed in,

Nikon D2xs
Sigma 500mm
Tripod/sidekick
ISO 400
1/640th @ f4.5
RAW

PP in Bibble Pro and CS4

Thanks

Andy
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on February 3, 2009 at 11:50 AM
A nice looking shot Andy.

Phil.

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Posted by Craig Churchill on February 3, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Very nice,Andy,well caught.
Like your new Barn owls shots on your blog,superb!!!

Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Phil Shaw on February 3, 2009 at 11:59 AM
The photo gods were smiling on you to give that composition and you certainly made the best of it. Great capture.
Posted by jack chapman on February 3, 2009 at 12:43 PM
great shot, what brilliant poses
Posted by Billy Fairburn on February 3, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Lovely shot Andy :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tom Smit on February 3, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Good shot of these incoming Swans.
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Posted by PhilH on February 3, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Absolutely super..... the sun shone on you too.... a moment extremely well taken.



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Posted by Ian Mason on February 3, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Great stuff! It's the pose of the top bird that brings it to life.
Posted by Colin Pickett on February 3, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Great poses and all three sharp, now that's just showing off.

Excellent image. :toast:
Posted by Paul Hillion on February 4, 2009 at 3:00 AM
Really great shot Andy, made me smile on this cold grey early morning which can't be a bad thing :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 4, 2009 at 9:27 AM


Lovely capture Andy, all the swans poses are very nice, good work.

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Drew Mellowship on February 4, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Nice bit of action in there, nicely done !

Drew :smile:
Posted by Fran French on February 4, 2009 at 1:54 PM
A lovely threesome Andy, a great action shot.

Fran :toast:
Posted by tony flashman on February 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM
With each bird looking very different the shot works really well.

Tony :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ray on February 4, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Nothing wrong with this for me. Well seen, anticipated, and taken. Excellent shot.